Gloss or Matte Front Splitter?

kevracs · 08-08-2019, 03:16 PM

Hi everyone,

I just finished installing a new splitter on my F32 and I went with a gloss black finish to match the grilles, wing mirrors and spoiler. I'm not sure on the look though as my rear diffuser is in matte finish and the side decal is matte too.

I'm kinda torn, do you think I should return this and replace it with a matte one to match the the rear diffuser and side decal or do you think it looks okay as it is?

Kailec · 08-08-2019, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kevracs

Hi everyone,

I just finished installing a new splitter on my F32 and I went with a gloss black finish to match the grilles, wing mirrors and spoiler. I'm not sure on the look though as my rear diffuser is in matte finish and the side decal is matte too.

I'm kinda torn, do you think I should return this and replace it with a matte one to match the the rear diffuser and side decal or do you think it looks okay as it is?

I think the look should be consistent. Swap whatever is cheaper, which sounds like it would be to swap the spoiler.

McLaren720s · 08-08-2019, 04:51 PM

I personally prefer the gloss because it looks more “high quality”. I had the matte front spoiler on before and it looked a little cheap. After painting gloss black, it think it looks way better.

kevracs · 08-08-2019, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by McLaren720s

I personally prefer the gloss because it looks more “high quality”. I had the matte front spoiler on before and it looked a little cheap. After painting gloss black, it think it looks way better.

That's what I thought as well, it looks higher quality when painted. What paint did you use for yours?

chenry · 08-08-2019, 06:28 PM

Gloss

Solidjake · 08-22-2019, 07:37 AM

Gloss, looks better. When I had my car in the shop to have the front re-painted I had them paint the lip/diffuser gloss. Looks great.

IMS-340C · 08-22-2019, 07:53 AM

I would go gloss, matches the kidney grill too.

EDWYER · 08-22-2019, 08:23 AM

Gloss, not a huge fan of matte for any exterior parts.

BMWILUVU · 08-22-2019, 08:27 AM

I have semi-gloss. Matte looks like its not there and gloss looks too plastic. The road dirt also sandblasts the gloss.

tardboi · 08-22-2019, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWILUVU

I have semi-gloss. Matte looks like its not there and gloss looks too plastic. The road dirt also sandblasts the gloss.

Do you have any pictures? I'm stuck trying to pick a gloss or matte setup for mine and now you've added a third option.

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kevracs New Member 24 Rep 18 Posts Drives: '16 F32 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Gloss or Matte Front Splitter? Hi everyone, I just finished installing a new splitter on my F32 and I went with a gloss black finish to match the grilles, wing mirrors and spoiler. I'm not sure on the look though as my rear diffuser is in matte finish and the side decal is matte too. I'm kinda torn, do you think I should return this and replace it with a matte one to match the the rear diffuser and side decal or do you think it looks okay as it is?
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McLaren720s Major 1480 Rep 1,290 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Competition X Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I personally prefer the gloss because it looks more “high quality”. I had the matte front spoiler on before and it looked a little cheap. After painting gloss black, it think it looks way better. __________________ 2024 BMW M4 Competition XDrive - Tanzanite Blue/Kyalami Orange - AST HAS - RaceChip
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Solidjake ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 950 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: '13 328i Msport 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC/SNJ iTrader: (2)	Gloss, looks better. When I had my car in the shop to have the front re-painted I had them paint the lip/diffuser gloss. Looks great. __________________ Tensioner/belt DIY \| Side skirt extension DIY Apex SM-10/DWS06+ \| 400m/X-ice Xi3 \| Injen Exhaust \| Stoptech SS Lines \| 335 Front Brakes Hawk HPS 5.0 \| RBF600 \| ER Charge Pipes \| Wagner Evo Comp 2 FMIC
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IMS-340C Major 395 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: Self Tuned 340i 8AT RWD Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cairo iTrader: (0)	I would go gloss, matches the kidney grill too.
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EDWYER Yoda of mods 1678 Rep 3,007 Posts Drives: X5 RWD Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NC iTrader: (40) Garage List 2015 X5 RWD [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [10.00]	Gloss, not a huge fan of matte for any exterior parts. __________________ Current: 2020 Explorer ST (Agate Black Metallic) AWD, F15 SGM RWD F87 AW (retired) F30 SBM 316rwhp/440rwtq (retired) Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdwyerCLT YT: https://www.youtube.com/@DWYERGARAGE/videos
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BMWILUVU Lieutenant Colonel 814 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 340ix Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The Boibs iTrader: (0)	I have semi-gloss. Matte looks like its not there and gloss looks too plastic. The road dirt also sandblasts the gloss.
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